I believe most people are aware of Skydiving but just for the sake of clarity, Skydiving is an extremely adventurous sport where one can have to go to a certain height using a plane and then just JUMP.
Don’t get scared, the key elements in Skydiving are “aircraft” and “parachute”. It is safe but jumping from 10,000 ft above in the sky is not easy which implies that Skydiving is not for all. You must be a strong-hearted and passionate person to perform this adventurous sport.
If I talk about myself, then I have tried it once, and trust me, it was not an easy task for me either. My experience was a rollercoaster. Firstly, I was in a very excited mood for skydiving but the moment I reached the jumping point, I got scared as hell. It took me around 10 mins to gather enough courage to jump from there.
Now talking about you, If you are courageous enough to jump from the sky and want to experience the thrill of Skydiving, then there are a few places to go in India. In this article, I am going to talk about the different forms of Skydiving in brief as well as the list of best places for Skydiving in India.
But first, let’s talk about the-
Types of Sky Dives
Before I tell you all about SkyDiving place, you must be aware of the types of Skydiving. This will give you a fine idea about the sky diving that you want to do.
Majorly, there are three types of SkyDiving-
1. Tandem Jump.
This form of skydiving is the simplest form of all the others. In this jump, the skydiver is connected to an instructor. Both the instructor and the skydiver will jump off together using the same parachute while the instructor does everything.
(https://www.pexels.com/photo/duo-of-sky-divers-falling-down-11124980/)
2. Static Line Jump
In this form of skydiving, the diver is connected with a corf to the aircraft. After the freefall of around 3 seconds, the parachute opens automatically. Then the diver can fly and land the canopy themself.
(https://www.pexels.com/photo/militray-men-sky-diving-128880/)
3. Accelerated Free Fall
This form of skydiving is the most adventurous and strictly not for faint-hearted people. In this, the skydiver will jump without any attachments and free fall. This dive is tough and requires lots of practical training. It is also suggested to be done at least from 13000 feet.
(https://www.pexels.com/photo/military-men-doing-a-skydive-38523/)
Before you go any further, let’s discuss the important things to consider before you go for a skydive.
Things You Need to Know Before you Go For Skydiving:
We all are aware of the fact that almost in every adventure-loving person’s travel bucket list Skydiving will be in the top 10. But before going for this adventurous activity you should know a few things about it.
- The legal age of performing skydiving is above 18 years.
- Anyone can perform skydiving unless you are pregnant or have any heart problems. Also, drop zones have a certain few weight restrictions.
- If you are a beginner, then you can choose from only two types of skydiving:
- Tandem Freefall
- Accelerated Freefall (AFF)
- You must remember to check all the essentials and tools before going for a dive.
- If you are getting scared by the thought of any kind of harm you can get during skydiving, then please don’t. The risk during this is very low.
- The scariest time you will experience during the whole process is a few seconds of you spend sitting on the edge of the plane. Once it’s done, all other things will turn into full of excitement and analyzing life.
Now as we have discussed all the different forms of skydiving and the list of must do’s let’s jump to the main list of-
Best places for Skydiving In India
1. Aamby Valley, Maharashtra
The Aamby Valley is known for Tandem Jumps. If you are living/visiting Mumbai or Pune, then you have a very good place for skydiving near you. As you will free fall, you will experience the stunning landscapes beneath. The organizers there are also planning to introduce other forms of Skydiving as well.
Height- It is about 10000 ft.
Pricing-
Tandem Jumps-
Monday to Thursday- INR 20, 000
Friday to Sunday – INR 25,000
Timings- 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Best Time: You can go there except in the Monsoons or highly windy season, other than these you can go there any other season and enjoy skydiving.
2. Mysore, Karnataka
This wonderful place Mysore is located at the base of Chamundi Hills and is also a home for several Skydiving events. At this place, you can enjoy all the forms i.e Tandem, Static, and Accelerated Freefall jumps.
Height- It is about 9000 – 10000 ft.
Pricing-
Tandem Jumps- INR 35, 000
Accelerated Free Fall – INR 2,50,000
Notable Operators-
Skyriders.
Best Time: Around the year.
3. Deesa, Gujarat
Dessa is another great place for experiencing different forms of skydiving in India. At this place, you can experience the Accelerated Freefall, Tandem Jumps, and Static Line Jumps. And trust me, every jump will give you a thrilling but scenic lakeside view.
Height- It is about 3,500 – 4000 ft.
Pricing-
Static Line Jumps- INR 16,500
Tandem Jumps- INR 35, 000
Accelerated Free Fall (AFF) – INR 2,50,000
Best Time: All around the year.
4. Hyderabad, Telangana
Hyderabad is another great place where few organizers are offering skydiving sessions near the Nagarjuna Sagar Airport. This place is located 150 km away from Hyderabad, where the static jump is from a height of 4000 ft. You can also get your diving videos from here by paying an extra amount of INR 1000.
Height- It is about 9000 – 10000 ft.
Pricing-
Static Line Jumps- INR 35, 000
Accelerated Free Fall (AFF) – INR 2,50,000
Best Time: All around the year.
5. Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu
If I say that Pondicherry is one of the most beautiful towns in India then I don’t think anyone will disagree. At this place, you can perform dives like Static Jumps and Tandem Jump. While you free fall from there, do enjoy the spectacular landscape view from the sky.
Height- It is about 10000 ft.
Pricing-
Tandem Jumps- INR 27, 000
Static Line Jumps-
- INR 18,000 for 1 jump
- INR 31,000 for 2 jumps
- INR 42,000 for 3 jumps
- INR 62,000 for 5 jumps
Best Time: Not very ideal during monsoon seasons.
6. Dhana, Madhya Pradesh
This place Dhana is located in the Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh. The Reg place has an airstrip where various operators offer you skydiving camps. At this place, you can experience 2 forms of skydiving i.e Tandem Jump and Static Jumps.
Height- It is about 9000 – 10000 ft.
Pricing-
Tandem Jumps- INR 35, 000 – INR 37,500
Static Line Jumps- INR 24,000
Best Time: Not very ideal during monsoon and the highly windy seasons.
7. Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
The Aligarh airstrip also has a skydiving facility from where you can jump from a height of around 10000 ft. But before you jump, you will be asked to undergo a fitness test. At this place, you can perform the Tandem Jump and A Jump to Remember. In the first one, you get a special coffee mug and also a certificate of completion. And in the second one, you will get photographs as well as a video recording of your adventurous jump from the sky to the earth.
Height- It is about 9000 – 10000 ft.
Pricing-
Tandem Jumps- INR 27,025
A Jump to Remember- INR 31625
Best Time: Not very ideal during monsoon and the highly windy seasons.
8. Narnaul, Haryana
Nowadays skydiving in Delhi is gaining popularity very quickly due to Tandem Skydiving in Narnaul, Haryana. Delhi people are getting the best option to explore the sky by jumping from a rickety plane. A diver there will experience the thrill of freefall from the height of 10,000 ft with over 200Kmph in the presence of qualified and experienced instructors.
Height- It is about 10,000 – 15,000 ft.
Pricing-
Tandem Jumps- INR 27,500
Static Line Jumps- INR 18,500
Timing-
Morning slot- 10 AM to 1 PM
Afternoon slot- 2 PM to 5 PM
These are the best skydiving places in India where you can enjoy these adventurous sports. You can also check the skydiving price in India in this list.
If you are planning for skydiving, you must first make yourself prepared for this extreme sport. You should not take it lightly because a small mistake can cost you your life. You must pay attention to each and every detail shared with you during the training session. That is important. Dress appropriately as it is also really important. Before you go Skydiving, have a light meal.
So, If you have read till here then now you know all the best skydiving places in India where you can enjoy these thrilling and adventurous sports.
If you are planning skydiving, then I must tell you again that this sport is completely safe but you should not take it lightly because even a small mistake might cost you your life. Now call your gang and plan for this adventure but be safe.
Thank you.
